How do I remove or disable Voice Control on my iPhone 8 Plus

How do I remove or disable Voice Control on my iPhone 8 Plus - I have new Hearing Aids and Voice Control it keeps making random calls.

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 16, 2022 10:34 AM

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Posted on Aug 16, 2022 11:29 AM

You can turn in Off based on Related Article -> Turn off Classic Voice Control on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


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On an iPhone X or later, you can prevent Classic Voice Control or Siri from responding when you press and hold the Side button on your device. On an iPhone 8 or earlier, you can prevent Classic Voice Control or Siri from responding when you press and hold the Home button on your device. 

Follow these steps:

  1. On an iPhone X or later, go to Settings > Accessibility, then tap Side Button. On an iPhone 8 or earlier, go to Settings > Accessibility, then tap Home Button.
  2. Under Press and Hold to Speak, select one of these options:
    • Siri: Siri will respond when you press and hold the Home button.
    • Classic Voice Control: Classic Voice Control will respond when you press and hold the Home button. This will also turn off Siri.
    • Off: There will be no response when you press and hold the Home button.



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Aug 16, 2022 11:29 AM in response to uber-1

You can turn in Off based on Related Article -> Turn off Classic Voice Control on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


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On an iPhone X or later, you can prevent Classic Voice Control or Siri from responding when you press and hold the Side button on your device. On an iPhone 8 or earlier, you can prevent Classic Voice Control or Siri from responding when you press and hold the Home button on your device. 

Follow these steps:

  1. On an iPhone X or later, go to Settings > Accessibility, then tap Side Button. On an iPhone 8 or earlier, go to Settings > Accessibility, then tap Home Button.
  2. Under Press and Hold to Speak, select one of these options:
    • Siri: Siri will respond when you press and hold the Home button.
    • Classic Voice Control: Classic Voice Control will respond when you press and hold the Home button. This will also turn off Siri.
    • Off: There will be no response when you press and hold the Home button.



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